AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) + Nvidia GTX 980
Complete bottleneck analysis across all resolutions and use cases.
Verdict (1440p Gaming)
Moderate Bottleneck
Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.
30%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
26%
Moderate Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
30%
Moderate Bottleneck
4K Gaming
37%
Moderate Bottleneck
Streaming
19%
Minor Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR)
Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score35.2/100
GPU
Nvidia GTX 980
VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score24.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) bottleneck Nvidia GTX 980?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 30% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.
What is the efficiency score for AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) + Nvidia GTX 980?
The build efficiency score is 70/100. Good — minor inefficiency but nothing significant.
Should I upgrade my GPU?
Upgrade your GPU first. It is the limiting component in this configuration.
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